Russian, Syrian jets hammer Daesh in eastern Syria

YemenExtra

M.A.

The Syrian and Russian air forces conducted several airstrikes over the large stretch of desert terrain in eastern Syria, Saturday, targeting Daesh’s positions inside the Homs and Deir Ezzor governorates.

Flying out of the Shayrat Airbase in eastern Homs, Russian and Syrian air squadrons started the day by striking the Daesh’s positions along the Sukhnah-Road; this was followed by at least six air raids over the key town of Sukhnah.

Meanwhile, east of Sukhnah another Syrian and Russian air squadron hammered Daesh’s defenses in the western countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate, scoring direct hits on the terrorist group’s positions at the Tayyem Oil Fields.

Airstrikes by the Russian and Syrian air forces will likely continue in the upcoming days, as the government forces finalize their plans to begin their long-awaited Deir Ezzor offensive.